Question 1

can too much refresh tears eye drops bad for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The non-preseved form of refresh can be used as often as needed. 

The preserved form (the type that comes in bottles) should only be used 4 times a day or less.

Question 2

when i open this refresh tears eye drops how many days should i use it or how many days after opening it will be expire?

Accepted Answer

As needed: Refresh tears may be used as follows:  1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours as needed for ocular dryness. Sometimes you may have to use the product frequently for excessive dryness, whereas other times less frequently. You may also try refresh optive, liquigel for drier eyes. The bottle itself has the expiration date printed on it. Discard the bottle if expired, contaminated, or empty.

Question 3

i have an unopened box with 4 bottles of refresh tears eye drops. the expiration date was august 2013. is it safe to use these drops?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK but no: Would not use it. It may will be OK but safest to not use it and get  new refill.

Question 4

can i use expired refresh tears plus eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is reasonable to use these drops within one year of expiration.  If longer than that, discard.

Question 5

are refresh eye drops bad?

Accepted Answer

Refresh Eye Drops: Most eyemds recommend refresh eye drops by name. Any non preserved artificial tear can be used as needed. A preserved artificial tear should not be used more than 4 times per day as the preservative in the tear can irritate the cornea.

Question 6

refresh plus lubricant eye drops expired. can i still use?

Accepted Answer

yes: As long as the bottles were not opened so that sterility is not an issue, then they can be used after the expiration date as there is no medication in these products that can expire or decay.

Question 7

refresh plus eye drops will be expired within 3 months , is it safe to be used ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The dates on products such as eye drops are usually very conservative. The biggest issue in using longer is that bacterial growth can start on the applicator tip once the cap is removed. I recommend that using longer than 3 months isn't a good idea even if the dates are ok.

Question 8

i suspect i have dry eyes but my vision appointment isnt until may 16th. what can i do in the meantime to treat it. can i use refresh eye drops even if im not sure if its dry eye yet. im experiencing blurry vision and watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

: Can you get advice from the ophthalmologist about what he/she recommends you do until your appointment?  I would suggest applying warm compresses to your eye lids if the are reddened or itchy and also using refresh eye drops according to instructions.

Question 9

my "refresh plus" lubricant eye drops expired back in 2008. they are preservative-free and the containers are sealed/unopened. is it safe to use them?

Accepted Answer

If sealed it is OK: There is nothing in Refresh plus that would decay unless stored in excessive heat.  As long as the bottle/ container is undisturbed and the solution within them appears clear, you can use them.

Question 10

refresh liquigel eye drops works amazing for my dry eyes more than any eye drop. side effects using gel? long term? how many times dy is ok?

Accepted Answer

No problems: This is an effective but benign eyedrop.  It is a good long-lasting lubricant and contains no products which can decay or cause allergic reaction.  So you may apply it as often as you need to.

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Can too much refresh tears eye drops bad for your eyes?

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When i open this refresh tears eye drops how many days should i use it or how many days after opening it will be expire?

A member asked:

I have an unopened box with 4 bottles of refresh tears eye drops. the expiration date was august 2013. is it safe to use these drops?

A member asked:

Can i use expired refresh tears plus eye drops?

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Are refresh eye drops bad?

A member asked:

Refresh plus lubricant eye drops expired. can i still use?

A member asked:

Refresh plus eye drops will be expired within 3 months , is it safe to be used ?

A member asked:

I suspect i have dry eyes but my vision appointment isnt until may 16th. what can i do in the meantime to treat it. can i use refresh eye drops even if im not sure if its dry eye yet. im experiencing blurry vision and watery eyes?

A member asked:

My "refresh plus" lubricant eye drops expired back in 2008. they are preservative-free and the containers are sealed/unopened. is it safe to use them?

A member asked:

Refresh liquigel eye drops works amazing for my dry eyes more than any eye drop. side effects using gel? long term? how many times dy is ok?

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